Obituaries by R. W. Parmele; Albert Wheeler; O. E. Jones; J. M. Rees; L. D. Santee; S. D. Hartwell; Smith Sharp; Watson Ziegler

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 3, 1908

Obituaries

By R. W. Parmele; Albert Wheeler; O. E. Jones; J. M. Rees; L. D. Santee; S. D. Hartwell; Smith Sharp; Watson Ziegler

Bishop.— Died Nov. 12, 1908, of internal cancer, at Orlando, Fla., Sister Ola A. Bishop, wife of Brother John S. Bishop, aged 34 years, 2 months, and 22 days. Sister Bishop was born at Covington, Ky., and at the age of nine years removed with her parents to Florida. Early in life she, with her parents, accepted present truth. She urged that her child be brought up to be a worker in the message. The funeral was conducted by the writer, in the Terra Ceia Seventh-day Adventist church, from 2 Sam. 14:14. Interment in the Palm View Cemetery. R. W. Parmele.

Wheeler.— Died Oct. 28, 1908, Mrs. S. A. Wheeler, aged 81 years, 4 months, and 6 days. She accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists in 1874, and lived a devoted and happy Christian life. Four sons and two daughters survive her. The funeral service was conducted by Elder L. F. Trubey, after which she was laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery. Albert Wheeler.

Morton.— Mrs. Drusilla Morton was born in Green County, Wis., in 1835, and died in Seward, Neb., Oct. 28, 1908, being seventy-three years of age at the time of her death. She moved to Ohio when a girl, where she was married to Francis Morton. About 1872 she came to Nebraska. Sister Morton was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Seward. She leaves several sons and daughters to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer. O. E. Jones.

Mead.— Died at the home of his son, John Mead, near Kanawha, W. Va., Sept. 23, 1908, John S. Mead, aged 83 years, 3 months, and 26 days. Brother Mead accepted the truths taught by the Seventh-day Adventists twenty-two years ago, under the labors of Elder C. H. Chaffee. At the time of his death he was a member of the Kanawha church. He leaves one son and three daughters to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large company of friends and neighbors. J. M. Rees.

Magrath.— Died in Galesburg, Ill., of cancer, Sister Ada McGrath, aged fifty-eight years. In all her sufferings, which at times were agonizing, she felt the support of “the everlasting arms.” The large attendance at the funeral testified to the love and esteem of her neighbors and friends, and their sympathy for the bereaved family. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the M. E. pastor of Galesburg. She rests in the beautiful Linwood Cemetery, waiting the glad morning of the resurrection. L. D. Santee.

Baird.— Died at his home in Bedford, Mich., Nov. 7, 1908, of heart difficulty, Matthew Baird, aged seventy years and twenty-one days. Born in Baltimore, Md., he removed with his parents to Mt. Gilead, Ohio, and later, when he was nine years of age, to Barry County, Michigan, where he has since resided until within the last two years, when he moved to Bedford. His religious experience began with the Methodist Church, but afterward he united with the United Brethren at Cedar Creek, Mich., and later with the Seventh-day Adventists, with whom he was connected at the time of his death. Brother Baird was highly esteemed by all acquainted with him, and the influence of his life will live on while he “rests from his labors.” He leaves a wife, two sons, one daughter, a brother, and several stepchildren and grandchildren to mourn. Discourse by the writer to a large and sympathizing audience in the church at Cedar Creek, near his old home. S. D. Hartwell.

Van Tassel.— Brother A. Van Tassel was born March 17, 1842, at Plymouth, Mich., and died at Graysville, Tenn., Nov. 5, 1908. He was married Feb. 8, 1866, to Miss Eliza Lammon. Five sons and two daughters, all of whom still survive, were born to them. Brother Van Tassel accepted present truth in 1872, at Monroe Center, Mich. In 1902 he, with his wife and one daughter, moved to Graysville, Tenn., in order to have the benefit of a mild climate, hoping to improve his health. This proved in a measure successful. He purchased and gave to the sanitarium twenty-five acres of land, on which that institution now stands. For the past six years he has been a faithful member of the church at this place. Words of comfort based on Rev. 20:6, were spoken by the writer in the Graysville church, after which the remains were taken to Chattanooga, and laid to rest in the national cemetery according to his request, he having served in the Union army in the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Smith Sharp.

Tomlinson.— Died of cerebral apoplexy, at the home of his daughter, near Fort Collins, Colo., Samuel Tomlinson, aged eighty years and three months. The loss of his companion but five weeks before seemed to affect him greatly, and almost immediately thereafter he began to complain of a pain in his head, which resulted in his death, Oct. 15, 1908. Of late years he had spent much of his time canvassing for our books. Only a few days before his death he took a few orders for “Bible Readings,” and asked us to be sure and remember these orders, and see that they were filled. At the funeral service, words of comfort were read from the Scriptures. He rests by his companion, awaiting the voice of the Life-giver. Watson Ziegler.

Morgan.— Philip Morgan was born in Jamaica, Sept. 18, 1876, and died of consumption of the bowels, in Panama, Oct. 31, 1908. Brother Morgan became a member of the Church of England at the age of nineteen. In January, 1906, he was convinced of the truths of the third angel’s message, and began to keep the Lord’s Sabbath. In July of the same year he came to the Canal Zone, and located in Panama City. In the summer of 1907 he accepted an invitation to take up the canvassing work, and proved a faithful and successful worker till his last sickness. He took a special delight in selling “Christ’s Object Lessons” and “Great Controversy.” We shall miss him from the canvassing work, and from the Sabbath meetings. Appropriate remarks were made by Arch-deacon Bryan, of the Episcopal Church. H. C. Goodrich.

Locke.— Fell asleep in Jesus at the home of his daughter in Indian Lake, N. Y., Aug. 16, 1908, Willard W. Locke, aged eighty-six years. In early life he came into this country, then new, taking an active interest in its development, holding faithfully various offices of responsibility. He accepted the message of Seventh-day Adventists in 1879, under the labors of Elder S. B. Whitney. He united with the North Creek church at the time of its organization, and although deprived of meeting often with those of like faith, his Christian experience grew brighter as the years went by. He was ever active to bring the light that was so precious to him to others. He leaves six children, seventeen grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, and six great great-grandchildren. He was laid to rest beside his faithful wife until the Master shall call him home. Elmer M. Tyrel.

Stagg.— George Stagg was born in England, May 6, 1844, and died at South Lancaster, Mass., Oct. 23, 1908. Early in life he had a strong desire to obtain a Christian experience, and came to this country, where he was converted and joined the Methodist Church. In 1875 he was married to Miss Helen O. Williams, and in 1879 they heard present truth, and his wife accepted it. Brother Stagg took his stand two years later. He labored in tent efforts in Wisconsin for a time, and afterward moved to Osawkie (laboring afterward in Emporia), Kan., where he worked part of the time at his trade, and also held Bible readings. Hearing a call for self-supporting missionaries to go to England, he returned there, and engaged in selling Present Truth and in holding Bible readings in Bath and vicinity. He also labored four years in London, and several in East Dulwich accepted the truth as a result of his efforts. He afterward worked two years in the city of Manchester. In 1903 he returned to America for the purpose of educating his adopted children, there being no church-schools at that time in England. Brother Stagg was an exemplary Christian, and rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. The comforting promises of the Scriptures were dwelt upon by the writer at the funeral service, and we laid our brother away to rest till the trump of God awakes those who sleep in Jesus. E. W. Farnsworth. (Present Truth, please copy)